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Bedford MLC

Built: 1949-1950 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford MLC is a machine built by Bedford. Production: 1949-1950. The engine delivers 56 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,520 cm³. The machine is 5,650 mm long and 2,130 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,380 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,630 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Rated output across the Bedford range ranges from 39 to 167 kW; the MLC sits at the bottom of that range with 56 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the KC/3050 below it with 53 kW and the A2C above it with 57 kW. 308 Bedford models across 13 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 12 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power56 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement3,520 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,650 mmcorrect
Width2,130 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,630 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,380 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 23.5 kW/t (56 kW / 2.4 t)

Stronger than 0% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,962 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bedford MLC have?

The Bedford MLC delivers 56 kW.

How much does the Bedford MLC weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,380 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford MLC?

3,500 kg.

What engine does the Bedford MLC have?

6 cylinders, 3,520 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford MLC?

5,650 mm × 2,130 mm.

When was the Bedford MLC built?

Production years: 1949-1950.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 12 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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Other models in this series

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000

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4X4 RL

A 3 LC

A 5LCG

A2C

A3LC

A5LCG

BA Tavara-auto 5408cm3

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Sources: [1]

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